The nurse is caring for a patient whose fractured left femur was surgically managed with intramedullary (I-M) rodding
The nurse would explain which benefits of this type of fixation? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. It results in only minimal skin scarring.
2. It does not interfere with range of motion.
3. It facilitates direct visualization of the fracture.
4. It reduces the risk of a postsurgical fat embolus.
5. It allows for early weight bearing.
1,2,5
Rationale 1: The benefits of this fixation method include small surgical scars in less obvious places than with other methods.
Rationale 2: This fixation method leaves the joint free to move so there is less interference with range of motion.
Rationale 3: If direct visualization of the fracture is required, the open reduction method of repair is chosen.
Rationale 4: There is a slightly higher risk of fat embolism with this method.
Rationale 5: Intramedullary (I-M) rodding is a method of fracture fixation that entails sliding a metal rod down the medullary canal of a long bone. This form of fixation allows for early weight bearing because it shares the load.
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